Mark wrote a Gospel that was at once plain and subtle, fast-paced and yet profound, and in it he clarified what it meant to follow Christ in turbulent times by differentiating the essential from the trivial. He sought to fortify the witness of persecuted early Christian groups and ground them in the hope of Jesus Christ.
Kim Huat Tan's New Covenant Commentary volume on Mark unveils how the rich literary artistry of the New Testament’s second gospel helped early Christians in their trials. He focuses on larger thematic emphases and Mark’s authorial technique, structure, and plot without dodging important issues of interpretation. Following in the footsteps of this unique Gospel, this commentary also attempts to bridge the horizons between the ancient world and the needs of modern interpreters, showing how it still functions as a powerful resource for being a disciple of Jesus today. Sermonic suggestions are offered where appropriate, so that busy pastors may find a quick and effective way of sharing Mark with their congregations.
